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SUMMARY:E-course on Food and Nutrition Security
DESCRIPTION:An e-course on Food and Nutrition Security\, for policy officers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, other ministries\, NGOs\, partner organizations and for professionals working in the field of Food and Nutrition Security or International Cooperation. A great opportunity to meet and discuss with peers from various countries to expand your knowledge and perspective on Food & Nutrition Security! \nThe need to feed 9 billion people by 2050 and sustainably eradicate hunger and undernourishment are two of the main challenges that the world is facing today.  These challenges cannot be treated in isolation but are closely related with poverty\, climate change and depletion of natural capital. Food and nutrition insecurity is a multidimensional issue that will only be resolved if growth\, distribution and sustainability are tackled in unison. In order to contribute to the global challenges of food security\, the Dutch government cooperates on a national and international level with other governments\, private sector\, NGO’s and knowledge institutions. \nE-course\nIn this online course you will gather insight in the context of food and nutrition security and explore the theoretical and policy developments at play. \nLearn about global trends and specific food challenges: \n\neradicating hunger and malnutrition\npromoting inclusive growth in the agriculture sector\nrealising ecological sustainable food systems.\n\nThe course takes 5 weeks\, with 4 hours/week studyload\, including 4 webinars and real-life case studies in English language. \n\nFor more information\, please contact (function(){var ml="hl4pfseaCb2o%_t3kxvAzcn.m-uEDg0irF"\,mi="
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/e-course-food-nutrition-security/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:F&A Next Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:On May 25 and 26\, 2016\, the campus of Wageningen UR will be buzzing with start-ups and investors in food and agriculture (F&A). F&A Next is an initiative of Wageningen UR\, Rabobank\, FoodValley NL and Startlife: it is the European platform where investors meet food and agro startups – Boosting innovation in food and agriculture.  \nThe launch event aims to facilitate and increase investments in start-ups and scale-ups (start-ups with proven concepts that are ready to scale-up) in Food and Agriculture technology in the Netherlands. \n25 May – early stage startups\nIn the afternoon of Wednesday May 25\, early stage startups are invited to pitch their propositions to a seasoned jury. Investors and corporates interested in early stage startups are welcome to join as well. \n26 May – second stage startups\nOn the Thursday May 26 there is a full day program with inspiring keynotes\, interactive panel discussions and one-on-one meetings. For this day\, second stage startups\, investors and corporates in food and agri are welcomed. \nMore information\nProgram 25 & 26 May \nSpeakers \nRegistration \nAdmission and costs \nPartnership opportunities \n  \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/fa-next-launch-event/
LOCATION:Wageningen UR\, Aula\, Building 362 - Generaal Foulkesweg 1\, Wageningen\, 6703 BG\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Lunch Meeting - Regreening Niger
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, CRESA (Niger) and Both ENDS organize this lunch meeting “Regreening Niger – successes help farmer-led adaption to climate change” about Assisted Natural Regeneration (RNA). As a successful approach to Niger’s climate change impacts and its ecological and food security crises\, RNA restores the original vegetation on the land to improve the fertility of the soil\, to restore hydrology and to grow a wide variety of products. \nWith the support of the Turing Foundation and together with Both ENDS Niger’s Agro-scientific research agency (CRESA) coordinates the upscaling and replication of the successful restoration approach which is led by farmers. Currently\, almost 300 000 hectares of land is treated by farmers and other local land users. \nProgramme\nDuring the lunch meeting CRESA will explain more about their approach to support farmers in building food security\, self reliance and strengthen climate resilience. \n12:00 – 12:30: sandwich lunch \n12:30 – 14:00: presentation by Prof. Toudou Adam (Director of Centre Régional De l’Enseignement Spécialisé en Agriculture – CRESA) and Dr Abasse Tougiani (Researcher at Niger National Institute of Agricultural Research – INRAN); followed by a discussion \nRegsitration\nPlease register in advance before Fridag 20th of May by sending an e-mail to (function(){var ml="oEeS%2s_AGhtkzrl4Dfg.RF0caCmVb-unPp3iI"\,mi="4SJI45G:>2B4SA455KIT?;04S8U99NE3LQ4@GKTPMO=IDP?45545G;I>C2;4SA4557M?IP2?4SA455P00R2P2>45545GH?I664SA455KIT?;0N?TP
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/lunch-meeting-regreening-niger/
LOCATION:Oude Perszaal\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Bezuidenhoutseweg 67\, The Hague\, 2594 AC\, Netherlands
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